Etymologies

Examples

I'm not saying Nicola Barker is the latest Charles Dickens, because actually I don't want to start some sort of 19th versus 21st century internecine writing conflagration, and though her canvas is as broad her role of players is much more limited, but I held onto one thought and it was sustained from start to finish.

-- DB Gabe Baker, San Antonio -- Hailing from the same MacArthur High School as head coach David Bailiff and cornerback coach Jason Washington, Barker is a hard-hitting safety who could contribute right away, even if not as a starter.

Though Barney has thoroughly convinced himself that "The Price Is Right's" Bob Barker is his biological father, he's in for a surprise about his past on "How I Met Your Mother" (CBS at 8) when he discovers all kinds of family secrets while helping his mom move.

"THE FAMILY JAMS," Kevin Barker's film about three young musical acts: Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom and Vetiver, who tour the country performing in obscure clubs and meet colorful characters; followed by a question-and-answer session. 7 p.m.,

At the same time Barker is doing what he does best: delving into a conglomeration of fantasy and horror, taking the reader to a metaphysical plane that can only be reach by the skilled hands of Barker.